Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in football, men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.

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Alumni Spotlight Check out our new Alumni Spotlight! Featured this month: John Destin (RVC Football alum)now playing for the University of Tulsa.

Student Life

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

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Get Involved Check out the full list of our Student Clubs and Organizations!

Academics

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 20 career programs.

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.

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EPS Our Educational Planning Sessions will give you a head start on what to expect at RVC. 

Library

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

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Engineering and Technology - Certificates

Basic Electronics Certificate EET/8401            (50 credits)

      EET    125    Electronic Fabrication Skills        (2)
*    EET    135    Digital Electronics                (4)
*    EET    141    DC/AC Circuits & Electronics I        (4)
*    EET    142    DC/AC Circuits & Electronics II        (4)
*    EET    240    DC/AC Circuits & Electronics III        (4)
*    EET    251    Microcontrollers & Interfacing        (4)
*    EET    254    Robotics & Automated Systems        (3)
*    EET    282    Capstone Project                (3)
*    EET    298    EET Seminar                (3)
      EET    Elective                        (3)
      EET    Elective                        (3)
      MET    111    CNC Machining                    (3)
      MET    100    Intro CAD & Blueprint Reading        (3) 
*    MET    146    Hydraulics, Pneumatics, & PLCs        (3)
*    MET    162    Applied Physics                (4)

Basic Quality #8830                            18 credits

    MET 110    Manufacturing Processes I                (3)
    MET 100    Introductory CAD and Print Reading        (3)
    MET 102    Methods of Statistical Process Control (SPC)    (3)
    MET 106    Metrology I                         (3)
    MET 243    Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing        (3)
    MET 237    Design of Experiments, or                (4)
    MTH220        Elements of Statistics                (3)


Building Construction/7014                    (41 credits)

    BCT    101    Introductory Drafting            (3)
    BCT    104    Residential Construction Blueprint Reading(2)
    BCT    117    Construction Materials I            (3)
    BCT    119    Construction Materials II            (3)
    BCT    190    Commercial Construction Blueprint Reading(3)
    BCT    195    Construction Surveying I            (3)
    BCT    202    Residential Mechanical Systems        (3)
    BCT    225    Construction Safety            (3)
    BCT    237    Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting    (3)
    BCT    239    Wood Frame Structures            (3)
    BCT    251    Codes, Contracts, and Specifications    (3)
    BCT    260    Building Construction Estimating        (3)
    BCT    270    Construction Job Scheduling        (3)
    BCT    287    Structural Detailing            (3)

CAD #8810                                15 credits

    MET 110    Manufacturing Processes I                (3)
    MET 100    Introductory CAD and Print Reading        (3)
    MET 108    Computer Drafting using AutoCAD            (3)
    MET 133    Graphics/SolidWorks CAD I                (3)
    MET 233    Graphics/SolidWorks CAD II, or
    MET 118    Intermediate AutoCAD – Production Drafting    (3)

Certified Manufacturing Associate #8840                13 credits

    MET 110    Manufacturing Processes I                (3)
    MET 100    Introductory CAD and Print Reading        (3)
    MET 106    Metrology I                        (3)
    MET 120    CNC Machine Setup and Operations            (2)
    MET 121    Fundamentals of CNC Programming            (2)

CNC #8820                                18 credits

    MET 110    Manufacturing Processes I                (3)
    MET 111    CNC Machine Setup/Operation/Programming, or    (3)
    MET 120    CNC Machine Setup/Operation, and            (2)
    MET 121    Fundamentals of CNC Manual Programming        (2)
    MET 100    Introductory CAD and Print Reading        (3)
    MET 133    Graphics/SolidWorks CAD I                (3)
    MET 226    CNC/CAM Operations I                 (3)
    MET 240    CNC/CAM Operations II                (3)

Electronics Certificate EET/8414                (27 credits)

      EET    125    Electronic Fabrication Skills        (2)
*    EET    135    Digital Electronics                (4)
*    EET    141    DC/AC Circuits & Electronics I        (4)
*    EET    142    DC/AC Circuits & Electronics II        (4)
      MET    111    CNC Machining                (3)
      MET    100    Intro CAD & Blueprint Reading        (3)
*    MET    146    Hydraulics, Pneumatics, & PLCs        (3)
*    MET    162    Applied Physics                (4)
 

Mini-Certificates

Basic Construction/7016                    (14 credits)

    BCT    101    Introductory Drafting            (3)
    BCT    104    Residential Construction Blueprint Reading(2)
    BCT    117    Construction Materials I            (3)
    BCT    119    Construction Materials II            (3)
    BCT    225    Construction Safety                (3)

Construction Management/7012                (18 credits)

    BCT    225    Construction Safety            (3)
    BCT    251    Codes, Contracts, and Specifications    (3)
    BCT    260    Building Construction Estimating        (3)
    BCT    270    Construction Job Scheduling        (3)
    BUS    101    Introduction to Business            (3)
    MGT    270    Principles of Management            (3)

Construction Methods and Materials/7011            (14 credits)

    BCT    104    Residential Construction Blueprint Reading    (2)
    BCT    117    Construction Materials I            (3)
    BCT    119    Construction Materials II            (3)
    BCT    260    Building Construction Estimating        (3)
    BCT    270    Construction Job Scheduling        (3)

Residential Construction/7013                 (11 credits)

    BCT    104    Residential Construction Blueprint Reading(2)
    BCT    195    Construction Surveying I            (3)
    BCT    202    Residential Mechanical Systems        (3)
    BCT    239    Wood Frame Structures            (3)

Structural Drawing/7015                    (21 credits)

    BCT    190    Commercial Construction Blueprint Reading(3)
    BCT    219    Statics and Strength of Materials for
            Building Construction            (3)
    BCT    237    Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting    (3)
    BCT    239    Wood Frame Structures            (3)
    BCT    248    Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting II(3)
    BCT    287    Structural Detailing            (3)
    BCT    298    Independent Study            (3)